All managed futures indices posted positive returns in the first month of the year, with Societe Generale’s headline SG CTA Index leading performance. At 4.21 per cent this is the highest monthly return for the index since 2015’s opening month.
David Lamb (pictured), head of dealing at the forex specialists FEXCO, on Mark Carney’s latest press conference… Mark Carney's press conference revealed that he too gave up something for the New Year – forecasting interest rate rises. Understandably the
Red Oak Capital Fund has launched a new private investment fund specialising in debt instruments collateralised by commercial income producing real estate. Working with seasoned real estate investors and developers, Red Oak intends to expand its reach into the hard-money
Abacus Group, a provider of hosted IT solutions for hedge funds and private equity funds, has reported rapid growth throughout 2015, including the expansion of its US market footprint into key geographies, and new strategic partnerships. Continued demand for Abacus’s
The ECB decided to take additional easing steps on December 3rd, but as we feared the measures did not meet market expectations. As a result, equity and bond markets sold off in Europe, with global contagion effects on risk assets.
Cordium, a provider of compliance consulting, accounting, tax and software to the financial services industry, has launched a cybersecurity training video designed to help firms protect themselves against breaches. Cordium says that major cybersecurity violations are frequently making headlines across
The Roberts Group (TRG), a provider of market data and subscription management solutions, has reported a record increase in new clients looking to better understand and manage their enterprise subscriptions and expenses. Led by the universal need to drive down
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has commended the US Administration, Senate and House of Representatives for taking action to strengthen global information sharing by signing into law legislation that removes Dodd-Frank’s indemnification provisions. Eliminating these barriers to data
Assets in the Old Mutual Absolute Return Government Bond Strategy, managed by Russ Oxley and his team, have exceeded GBP500 million (US$D55m)m just two months after launch Oxley says: “I am delighted that our six-strong team have got off to
Elian has formally completed its acquisition of SFM Europe. Merging Elian's existing International Finance team and the SFM Europe team, the combined service line will be made up of more than 150 employees, and it will be led by SFM
